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Westgate Hall Market

Westgate Hall

Visit our monthly Market to find dozens of stalls and hundreds of locally-produced products, all under one roof at a social distance, in our fully Covid-secure venue. Saturday 20 November 11am-4pm Free entry Stalls include Alison Lush Jewellery, Home Plants, Concrete Creations, Enzo’s Bakery, Samovar Traditional Russian Cuisine,  Corkk Wines, Margaret Darby, Veggie Box, Anna’s Kitchen, Arty Gladys, Duck & Dahlia, Rendez-vous at home soaps, Mystical Dream Gifts, Bee Sewing Creations, Home is where you light a candle, Strawberry Create and Craft and the Unique Pen Company. Plus enjoy takeaway hot and cold drinks and snacks from our pop-up cafe.

Marlowe Theatre Pantomime: Jack and the Beanstalk

The Marlowe Theatre

Do stalk to this year’s fun-filled, family pantomime Jack And The Beanstalk, with West End star and pop icon Duncan James, Strictly Come Dancing’s Joanne Clifton, alongside Marlowe favourite Ben Roddy, returning villain Marc Pickering (Mother Goose, Boardwalk Empire), Milkshake! presenter Nathan Connor and Bobbie Chambers (South Pacific). Jack And The Beanstalk promises to be a giant of a pantomime, so don’t miss out, book today! Please note: Duncan James will not be appearing in the following performances: Sat 4 Dec: 10.30am, Sat 11 Dec: 10.30am, Sat 18 Dec: all performances Sun 19 Dec: all performances, Mon 20 Dec: all performances, Sat 8 Jan: 10.30am Joanne Clifton will not be appearing in any performance before Wed 1 Dec.

Festive Bazaar – Makers/Art/Vintage

Platform

Their next (and last) fair for this year will take place on Saturday 27th November in the yard from 10am-5pm. Join them and a handpicked selection of creative makers and producers for some gift buying with a difference from independent, local businesses. Enjoy a glass of mulled wine and soak up the festive feels and foliage in their little urban oasis. Seasonal foliage and gorgeous handmade wreaths Eco gift hampers and homewares Silver and gemstone jewellery Natural soap and cosmetics Handmade hats and textile accessories Ceramics Cyanotype prints and accessories Handmade bags and leather accessories

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CANTERBURY WINE CIRCUIT EVENT

Westgate Hall

CANTERBURY WINE CIRCUIT EVENT Revive your social life and taste buds this winter for a pre-Christmas get-together presented by Canterbury Wine Festival™. Master of Wine Clive Barlow will lead groups of four around a ‘Wheel of Wine’, moving around 8 socially-distanced slots, as you taste two wines each from 8 producers, learning insights and expertise as you go. The event is being held at the Westgate Hall on Saturday 27 November, find out more and book your tickets HERE

POP UP ART MARKET IN THE CITY

Rock, Paper, Scissors

Fancy purchasing something unique this Christmas while supporting young creative students? Well here's your chance! Drop into Rock Paper Scissors in Stour Street from 3-5 Dec to browse their pop-up market where you will discover a range of creative artistic offerings from local Art & Design, Fashion & Textiles, Graphic Design and Photography students. To find out more click HERE

Gavin Esler In Conversation: Sir Michael Morpurgo

Gulbenkian Theatre

The In Conversation series continues with Sir Michael Morpurgo OBE, who will be joining Gavin Esler live in the Gulbenkian Theatre at 18.30 with doors opening at 18.00. Michael Morpurgo has written over 130 books, including The Butterfly Lion, Kensuke’s Kingdom, Why the Whales Come, The Mozart Question, Shadow, and War Horse, which was adapted for a hugely successful stage production by the National Theatre and then, in 2011, for a film directed by Steven Spielberg.  Michael was awarded the OBE for his writing in 2006. His latest novels are When Fishes Flew (HarperCollins), Carnival of the Animals (Harper Collins) and Song of Gladness (Macmillan).

CHRISTMAS MARKET AT CANTERBURY COLLEGE

Canterbury College New Dover Road, Canterbury

Come and browse Canterbury School of Visual Arts' gorgeous Christmas Market on Friday 3 December. The market is being held at the CSVA Gallery at the College on New Dover Road where guests will be offered festive refreshments from 2.30-4pm, and be able to to browse and to buy a selection of works made by current Art students. 

Festive Family Funday at Houdini’s Magic Bar!

The festive man of the moment Santa spares an afternoon to share his magic in Canterbury -at Houdini's Magic Bar in St Peter's Street. Bring the family or your friends, grab a cocktail and sit back while Santa sprinkles his magic dust and mixes things up with a bag of tricks and delights to keep you entertained -and well watered. Great afternoon of Live Magic, Festive fun, games and a visit from the Big Man himself but you must book first. Book now on 0333 006 4151  bar@houdinis.co.uk

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Santa Paws

Whitefriars Square 14 Gravel Walk, Canterbury CT1 2TF, Canterbury

Canterbury Christmas Barket welcomes your four-legged friends to Santa Paws to visit Father Christmas, who absolutely adores all animals – obviously! Each visit includes an opportunity for your dog to tell Father Christmas how well behaved they’ve been, a Christmas gift for your dog and plenty of opportunities to take photos. This will take place in Santa’s grotto in the Marlowe Arcade. 1 dog and up to 2 human friends per booking.  7th December and 8th December only 12 noon until 6 pm.  Sessions last up to 5 minutes.  £4.00 per dog per booking. Well behaved dogs only, please. Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times. All dogs must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Human friends to wear a face mask if possible, please. Click here to book

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Canterbury Postcard and Collectors Fair

Westgate Hall Westgate Hall Road, Canterbury

Enter the wonderful world of ephemera at the Canterbury Postcard and Collectors Fair. Buy and sell postcards, stamps, militaria, coins, cigarette cards, antiques, toys, books, and much more, all at a social distance in our fully Covid-secure venue. Browse dozens of stalls. Saturday 11 December 8.30am Doors open (£2 entry) From 10am free entry  Plus enjoy takeaway hot and cold drinks and snacks from our pop-up cafe.

Kent Police Safer Streets pop up hub

Outside Barclays Bank

The Safer Streets Team (Kent Police in partnership with Canterbury City Council) will be in the city centre on Saturday 11 December, with a pop-up hub outside Barclays Bank to share safety messages and marking bicycles against theft etc.

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